Bavarian Technology Promotion Program Plus (BayTP+)

The Bavarian Technology Promotion Program plus (BayTP+) offers companies in Bavaria flexible grants and low-interest loans for investments in research, development, and the application of new technologies. The goal is to sustainably strengthen the competitiveness of Bavaria as a technology location. Funded are both projects involving experimental and industrial research with a high degree of innovation as well as the practical implementation of new processes and products within the company. Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with headquarters, branches, or establishments in Bavaria – for development projects up to 400 employees, and for pure application projects also beyond that. The funding rate ranges between 25% and 100% of eligible costs depending on the project and company size.

Prerequisites for funding include significant technical and economic risks, independent execution of essential project steps in Bavaria, as well as medium- to long-term economic success. Eligible expenses include flat rates for personnel costs, instruments and equipment, contract research, licenses, and other operating costs. Evaluation is based, among other criteria, on the degree of innovation, feasibility, location relevance, and risk assessment. Applications can be submitted at any time – submission is done electronically via ELAN-FIPS or through the applicant’s house bank. Required documents are a project outline, a detailed project description including utilization and financing plans, as well as the formal application form.